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For external organisations ordering tests from us: please note that, by sending us a sample and completed request form, you will be entering into an agreement based on our Terms and Conditions (pdf; 124 KB).
All test requests must fulfil our acceptance criteria. View sample acceptance criteria (pdf, 153 KB)
We have a standard request card (pdf, 122 KB) suitable for all specimens. This helps us reduce data entry errors, speed up turnaround times and ensure correct locations for reports and invoices.
If you choose to use your own request card format, please ensure that sufficient patient, clinical, requester and billing information is given.